# The Andy Gibson Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1203416 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1203416)
- Website: https://www.andygibsonfoundation.co.uk
- Latest income: £11.6k; spending £8,915
- What it funds: Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/andy-gibson-foundation

The advancement of the amateur sport of hockey throughout the United Kingdom.The Charity provides coaching assistance within schools and provides hockey equipment for their use. The Charity also provides funding in order for individuals to pursue their hockey careers in a playing, coaching and umpiring capacity..

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £11.6k | £8,915 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,716 | £8,660 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £21k | £4,570 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of the amateur sport of hockey throughout England for the public benefit by the provision of or assistance in the provision of facilities for participation in the sport of hockey.

## What it funds

The Andy Gibson Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes amateur sport for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Andy Gibson Foundation reported income of £11.6k and spending of £8,915. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £22.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Andy Gibson Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (andygibsonfoundation.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Andy Gibson Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Andy Gibson Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Andy Gibson Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does The Andy Gibson Foundation give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Andy Gibson Foundation makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Andy Gibson Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out The Andy Gibson Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £8,915. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £7,382 a year.

### How large is The Andy Gibson Foundation?

In its latest reported year The Andy Gibson Foundation reported income of £11.6k and spending of £8,915.


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